G.Skill Aegis 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
G.Skill Aegis 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL15G.Skill Aegis 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL17).
- G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Aegis 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
If you care most about total capacity.
G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Aegis 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 | G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Gear score | 56 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 1×16 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 2,800 MHz |
| CL17 | CAS latency | CL15 |
| ≈ $120 | Estimated price | — |
The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.
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FAQ
Is G.Skill Aegis 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 or G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 better?
G.Skill Aegis 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56. Total capacity: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).